Graduation

Degree and Certificate Application Information

Students may apply for degrees and certificates throughout the academic year during the following four application periods:

• First day of Summer term though July 15 to graduate in Summer
• First day of Fall term through October 15 to graduate in Fall
• First day of Winter through February 1 to graduate in Winter
• First day of Spring term through April 1 to graduate in Spring (extended to April 15, 2020 due to COVID-19)

It is recommended that students apply as soon as the minimum requirements below have been satisfied:

• 45 units completed or in progress for an associate degree
• Registered in the final class for a certificate
• All transcripts from other colleges must have been received by RCCD. (Applicants may log into WebAdvisor/MyPortal to see if transcripts you’ve ordered have been received.)
• In progress or successful completion of the general education requirements of Riverside Community College District ENG-1A or 1AH course with a “C” grade or higher, or the equivalent. (Unless the student has catalog rights prior to Fall 2009.)
• In progress or successful completion of a Riverside Community College District mathematics course with a “C” or higher, selected from Math 1-36, or the equivalent. (Unless the student has catalog rights prior to Fall 2009.)

Academic Review is also available on WebAdvisor/MyPortal as a tool for you to review your course requirements.

If you do not meet these requirements your application will be cancelled and you will need to apply again at a later time. It is strongly recommended that you make an appointment with a counselor if you have questions about graduation requirements.

Approximately 6 to 8 weeks after the beginning of the term for which you have applied, an email will be sent to the student's RCCD email address. This email will detail the progress and any courses that may still be needed to complete degree or certificate requirements.

• There is no fee to apply for an associate degree or certificate.
• Students receiving a state approved Certificate of Achievement may participate in the commencement ceremony.
• If you have any outstanding fees owed to Riverside Community College District your diploma will not be mailed until all outstanding fees have been paid in full.